ChildServe Careers

ChildServe’s talented, multi-disciplinary team of therapists specializes in pediatric rehab and work together to create plans specific to each child’s need. In the role of our Occupational Therapist (Full-Time), you will use play, therapeutic activities, and special techniques to develop motor sensory, visual, attention and decision-making skills so children can be successful in their world. This position is at our Iowa City location. 

We are now offering a $1,500 Sign-on Bonus!

Schedule

Full time, Monday-Friday - 40 hours per week. 

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Competitive Bonus Structure – Averaging $500/month and up to $900/month

What You’ll Do

• Complete all documentation according to ChildServe, AOTA, and third-party regulatory standards.
• Develop individualized plan of care as appropriate to meet the needs of the child/caregiver.
• Adapt communication styles to meet the needs of those involved in a child’s care.
• Confer with the interdisciplinary team, including the physician with developing, implementing, and revising the therapy plan of care based on initial and ongoing assessments.
• Review medical, educational, social, and financial information on each client prior to assessment or initiation of treatment.
• Participate in teaching and training other ChildServe staff including orientation, occupational therapy topics, and mentoring for students/interns.
• Provide health information to third party payers as necessary to advocate and secure medically necessary services for client.

What You'll Need   

• A degree from an AOTA approved occupational therapy program.
• Experience with pediatrics preferred.
• Experience with autism and motor impairment preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing [email protected].

Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe

• ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life. 
• ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.
• ChildServe’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.
• Established in 1928, ChildServe proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [email protected]. ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.